Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:50AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone
1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.
Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be
prepared for major flooding.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water will be in several homes along the
river near the Bells Ferry Road bridge. Bells Ferry Road will be
closed within a mile of the bridge as the road will be covered by
swift moving river current.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.5 feet early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6
feet on 08/31/2021.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov